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SUMMARY
A Proven Senior Level Manager with strong Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Leadership, and
Teambuilding Skills. Utilize excellent problem solving and project managing skills to move products from
blueprint to launch and beyond, and to manage all phases of Engineering. Possess ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS
16949 Lead Quality Auditor, and Technical Writer certifications. Six Sigma Greenbelt. An engineering
professional who is published and has received numerous recognitions, as well as serving as an expert
resource outside of the company. Currently manage a staff (Direct Reports) of 19. Able to tackle long term
strategic plans while simultaneously balancing short term tactical opportunities and building a culture of
innovation and continuous improvement. Bringing focused leadership, able to not only create great gains, but
also to sustain them!
Areas of Expertise:
Problem Solving/Analysis (6Sigma, 7Epsilon) Rapid Production Issue Resolution
Ergonomics/ Kinesiology Continuous Process Improvement
Lean Manufacturing (SMED, Kaizon, VSM, TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
OEE, 5S, MUDA )
Project Management
Technology: MS Office, AutoCAD, Vis Mockup, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, ProEngineer, Minitab,
Communicator, Witness, Publisher, Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator, Image Ready and Infinity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NAVISTAR CORPORATION, Indianapolis, Indiana.
(PurePower Technologies subsidiary)
Manager of Engineering 2012 to Present
Direct all Engineering activities at this site (Plant Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering, Industrial Engineering). Lead High level projects. Also manage Machining Department & Tooling
Dept. Manage budgets, Product design and modification, machine installations, Plant Layout and Production flow,
Product Launch, Engineering Resource allocation, developing subordinates,19 direct reports.
Conceived of, developed and directed the implementation of a Rapid Prototyping Program, providing us
with an additional customer base.
Conceived of, Implemented and directed a continuous improvement initiative that netted $5 million in
savings in 6 months.
Managed a machining area that went two consecutive months with zero defects in plant and at customer.
Conduct training classes for Engineers; Focus, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Introduced 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to the plant
Procured funding to increase research and development by 100%
Developed three subordinates to get promoted in three years
Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2011 to 2012
Managed the Manufacturing Engineering Dept, which included five (5) Manufacturing Engineers as direct reports.
Responsible for defect problem solving, plant line leveling, implementation of Lean Manufacturing
Led team that achieved recertifications to TS-16949, QS-9001 & QS-14001 at our facility.
Brought machining dept through APQP, PPAP and to production level requirements by the customer.
Masterminded methodology to increase machining production by 100% without adding manpower
Manufacturing Technology Development Engineer 2008 to 2011
Senior Manufacturing Engineer 1998 to 2008
Manufacturing Engineer 1989 to 1998
Oversee development engineering of new products coming on line. Manage continuous process improvement.
Served as a Product Engineer and Process Engineer for various products. Eng Team leader, Quality Engineering
Successfully led team that brought new International Maxxforce 6.4L block crankcase engine program
online for 2007 MY (Model Year); 92.3 million dollar per annum project.
Assigned as product engineer of the International 6.0L Engine Block. Reduced defects on product by
52% within six months.
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Conceived of, developed, and implemented scientific method of job design (CAJD), which eliminated
modifications and adaptations for the human interface with machinery after installation.
Increased throughput and reduced manpower by redesigning the entire line and the product utilizing
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) on the product, and Lean Manufacturing techniques on the line.
Rescued the T-444 E product line to reduce defects by 73% and reduce labor costs by 50%.
FORT WAYNE FOUNDRY CORPORATION, Columbia City, Indiana 1988 1989
Project Engineer
Worked in Plant Engineering; Performed troubleshooting for mechanical aspects of equipment, plant layout,
production flow, and continuous process improvements. Brought in new technologies, new equipment
installations, and research and development.
Reduced monetary expenditures by $615,000 annually in the finishing department.
Created and developed a new saw guidance system that reduced defects on products. ( A 50%
improvement over the incumbent system)
Developed a hand grinder in collaboration with Dotco Corporations design engineering dept that
outlasted their current model by 550%. Dotco adopted the new design and dropped their former design.
Collaborated with Lennox Corporation to develop a superior sawblade for the finishing dept.
GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN DIVISION, Bedford, Indiana 1984 1988
Departmental Supervisor of Processing
Managed processing operations on the Oldsmobile 5.0L Intake Manifold for all shifts. Wrote process
documentations, maintained shipping schedules, performed troubleshooting for mechanicals on equipment, and
also served as departmental computer trainer.
Reduced processing defects from 15% to 2%
Reduced customer defects from 4.0% to 1.5%.
EDUCATION
BS, Industrial Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina, Concentration: Manufacturing Systems,
Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude), Member, National Deans List
Chosen Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities
PUBLICATION
Article in Industrial Engineering Ergonomic News, Subject: Ergonomic Design Methodology
PRESENTATIONS
Symposium Speaker: Motor Vehicles Manufacturing Association Symposium, 1993, Detroit, Michigan
Subject: Ergonomics in Industry
Symposium Speaker: American Foundrymens Society Ergonomics Conference, 1995, Millwaukee, Wisconsin
Subject: Ergonomic Program Implementation
TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt
ISO 14001/ ISO 9001 / TS16949 Internal Lead Quality Auditor Certified
Technical Writing Instructor Certified
TQM (Total Quality Management) Trained; Including Kaizen, Atarimae Hinshitsu, Kansei, Miryokuteki Hinshitsu
QS-9000 Requirement Trained: FMEA, PPAP, APQP & Control Plans
Specialization in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Robot Kinematics, Mistake Proofing, Design of Experiments,
Manufacturing Systems Design and Lean Manufacturing.
Awarded Center for Leadership Development Award, Professionals in Industry, 2003
Candidate, 1996 International Whos Who of Professionals
Chosen, 1995 Whos Who in Science and Engineering in America
Past and/or Current Member of: the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, the Institute of Industrial Engineers (Past Officer)
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